The FDA announced Friday that after an intensive, year-long review process, it would be approving 2021 for immediate release. The approval of 2021, part of the Operation Warp Speed initiative by the Trump administration, was met with enthusiasm by investors, as stocks surged on the premise of finally finding a cure for 2020. Several policymakers expressed optimism for 2021, developed by Tetragrammaton Industries. President Trump, speaking to supporters in Georgia, said “We have…I mean what is really one of the greatest years, maybe the greatest year in history, coming to you, the people, the populace, the general public, the peeps on the street, the plebes, the patrician poppers. My administration, with some truly tremendous input from God ━ God, right? You know Him, I know Him, everybody knows Him, really great guy ━ is delivering to America a gift that only we could give, and you all deserve it.”

Earlier this week, 2021 was reported as being at least 95% effective at preventing 2020 from resurfacing, though it remains to be seen if this holds up in actuality. Administration of 2021 began earlier this morning with relative success, though isolated reports of adverse reactions have surfaced already. Joseph Van Twittle Dittle, a financial analyst out of New York City, experienced an adverse reaction to 2021 when he accidently jammed a pencil eraser several inches up his nose, having mistaken the eraser for his prescription strength nasal spray. It is unclear whether 2021 is to blame, or if the adverse reaction was complicated by his severely inebriated state. Health officials are warning the public that underlying complications, such as heavy drinking, drug use, or being a Republican in a major city may increase the risk of adverse reactions to 2021. Still, they say this risk can be mitigated with appropriate usage of God-given common sense and daily infusions of grace.

Despite generally positive early reports of 2021, resistance is already seen to be mounting, with some refusing to accept its administration to the general public. The Elder Wargs of Decashaton issued a scathing rebuke regarding the public administration of 2021 when their mythical leader, Zogarg the Desecrator ━ a multi-eyed, Lovecraftian reptile figure with tentacles for ears ━ failed to return in his flaming, egg-shaped orb at midnight, as long predicted by their Book of Lore. Still other, less eclectic resistance to 2021 was raised by a diverse group of individuals, calling themselves The Introverts, as they protested at reports that 2021 could cause mass gatherings and general social interaction to resume.

While complications and challenges are sure to arise with the administration of 2021, we here at Bereans welcome the opportunity for a fresh start and another year to engage thoughtfully and critically with the issues confronting the world. We can laugh. We can cry. But most importantly, we can renew our commitment to Christ and His Kingdom, seeking daily to follow Him well. Welcome to 2021, fellow Bereans! May it find us ever faithful.